My wife and I just landed from a quick trip to New York where @dougkarr, @bakerchristopher, and I spent three days combing through and polishing the HardFork scripts. This explains my recent lull in posting.
As we were making our way out of the Minneapolis airport we got stuck in an elevator (the second time this has happened to me in since June -- I’m not sure what that’s about.)
After we got home I joined a panel of guests for a fabulous episode of @pennsif ‘s radio show, MSP Waves where the guests discussed Film and Steem. @pennsif asked lots of great questions about the HardFork Series and I had a chance to learn about some of the other exciting film-based projects sprouting up on the platform. Listening to the show, I was quickly reminded of the strength of the Steemit community and the great news is it’s only getting bigger, better, and stronger.
Back To Our Trip
I’m happy to say our accommodations for this trip were the exact opposite of my Airbnb experience in Montreal, flawless. Luckily, a friend of our previous Brooklyn host who lives in the same building happened to have a last minute availability. Aside from the slightly creepy mannequin and the ever more creepy Alexa the apartment was perfect. At just over 500 sq ft we felt right at home.
Dawn to dusk was devoted to writing but as dusk….
...gave way to the beautiful lights of the city we had time to step out and try a few of the amazing restaurants that Brooklyn has to offer.
We tried neighborhood favorite Rabbithole and the delicious pizza from Fornino definitely didn't disappoint.
My favorite meal (and biggest surprise) of the week was how extremely good the barbecue was from a place called Mable's Smokehouse (sorry for the grainy photo of it below). It was actually the best barbecue I've had North of the Mason-Dixon line. This proves you CAN get just about anything in New York.
As always, there are too many restaurants and not enough time. Alas, there will be more trips and newfound reasons to love this city.
Thanks for reading,
Eric
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Such an amazingly productive little trip! Super excited about all the amazing work we got done and as always fantastic to hang!
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It definitely was a fun and productive trip! Thanks again for the hospitality. It feels like we have a winner. : ) Having Wes around is better than doing sit-ups. He made me laugh so hard that last night.
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I appreciate this kind of post from you! It is as if I myself were travelling, eating, staying in these hotels. Writing has this faculty: to make our imagination travel! Travelling in company, especially with friends, is always a wonderful, rewarding experience. It is good that this experience was not like the previous one and everything went as planned. When the trips are good, we always say: let it be repeated, let it be repeated! Greetings, @ericvancewalton
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Thanks Nancy!
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The views are amazing. Wow. You always bring out the amazement in your pictures. Well done sir.
Glad you had fun and it was enjoyable, more especially the hotel.. wow.
Really sorry about the elevator. There won't be a third time...hopefully.
My best wishes sir.
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Glad you enjoyed the views @olawalium! The elevator incidences are strange. I had never gotten stuck in one in my life until June. Hope all is well with you!
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Wow...June and now? So sorry sir. That must be a bit worrying. Yes, I am doing great and weekend is going great. How is your weekend going sir?
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Yeah, it's no big deal just kind of weird. The week is winding down here, the weekend begins in a few hours. I hope to have a relaxing one, this week has been hectic. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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You deserve the rest and i hope you have a great one too sir.
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Well the good news is the elevator didn't eat you and you had good eats on your end. Nice little update and great to hear that things are going well on the HF series project.
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Haha, great way to put it. Thankfully there were no screaming children (or adults freaking out) in it and it was only for a few minutes this time. Thanks, man, we're really getting close with HardFork.
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The views are just so gorgeous, great to hear your faith in the hospitality industry has been restored, but not so great about getting stuck in the elevator!
Always a nice feeling when time spent has been productive :)
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Thanks, @lizelle! I really got the impression that he was a first time host but he was a natural at it...very considerate and a great communicator. You're right, there's nothing more satisfying than feeling like something of quality was accomplished. How's everything on your side of the world?
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Your host obviously enjoys what he's doing so that's great!
Just a week ago it was freezing cold here but that changed so quickly as summer's here with a vengeance, been very hot!
We've been very busy with guests (and I with doing our tax returns, just hate it!!!) but we're breaking away next week to Champagne Valley in the central Drakensberg, can't wait ;)
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Your life is wonderful and it is great to read about it. The accommodations are beautiful as is the view.
Hey keep us posted. It sounds like things are on track. Congrats!
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Thanks @rebeccabe! I'm always amazed by how quickly we get used to the sound of the trains. They become almost soothing after a day or so. Things are moving, for sure. We all have our fingers crossed.
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I love the sound of a train as long as it is in the distance. That and barking dogs.
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All journeyes gives us new experiences . Nice pics taken during your journeym. Place is looking very eye catching in your pics .
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What a view, i repeat, what a view. That was so nice that i had to repeat that twice.
It is really nice to have you show this to us. This is beautiful, i mean really beautiful. Thank you.
Brooklyn is really a beauty. Hoping to visit the place one day too.
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Beautiful story, my friend, and it is always pleasant to return home, where everything is familiar and familiar. You have just arrived and have already managed to meet with friends and visit a restaurant, you are right, there is not enough time, but it's great that we find moments for personal life. Well done! Thanks Eric
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Great post. A magical city. and New York to fulfill all desires :)
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City is looking amazing at night . Lights are shining everywhere . You captured awesome moments from your journey .
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You spent the time in just the right way exploring the best out of that place nice shots :)
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I love your posts ! Amazing photos,flawlessly written.my insight does not mean much, but it's from the heart ! I will keep following you :)
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@ericvancewalton, In my opinion your accommodations are reflecting really cool with awesome outside view and specially those plants are great to watch and it's vital too because it can make our stay more natural. Night City Lights always an Picture Perfect view. And whenever we go for any Trip then the most important aspect is Foodie Stuff and we tend to try varieties to feel the new essence.
Wishing you an great day and stay blessed. 🙂
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The city you have described well is beautiful. The photos you have shared that are amazing
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That grainy photo actually has an artsy feel to it.
It's been many years since I've been in New York... I grew up on Long Island, and fondly recall school field trips to the Hayden Planetarium and the Museum of Natural History.
Glad to hear your accommodations were better this time around.
😄😇😄
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I had no idea you grew up in Long Island! There is so much to do in the city, I bet it was incredible growing up there. Thanks, the place was awesome. The host was a really cool person.
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Hi how are you? I am new follower I like to know places although I have not been able to travel outside of my country, here in Steemit I have known many places through photographs and videos
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Thanks for the follow! I hope you get to travel soon!
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not really a food post mate, why do you have a #food tag?
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at least include a picture of this favorite meal if you're gonna tag food...
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Wouldn’t speaking about restaurants (with links) qualify?
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I mean I guess, but I think most people on #food would be looking for more food orientated content.
Just saying it would be nice if you showed a picture of food if your going to use the tag #food.
But you are free to do what ever you want I aint the tags cop or anything like that... just some one with an opinion.
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This travel is so cool. I like you pics!
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